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Installation Procedure

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WARNING: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury that may result from a fuel leak, always replace the fuel sender gasket when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Module
    GM1766563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Clean any contamination from the male pipe ends of the fuel pump module.
  2. Place a NEW fuel tank module seal on the fuel tank.
  3. Insert the fuel pump module into the fuel tank allowing the sensor arm and float to clear the module opening.
  4. Lower the module down into the fuel tank.
  5. Press the fuel tank module downward, aligning the tang with the notch in the fuel tank.
  6. Install the fuel pump module lock ring onto the fuel tank
  7. Fig 2: Identifying Lock Ring
    GM1766562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the J 45722  to the fuel pump module lock ring. See Special Tools .
  9. Fig 3: Identifying Lock Ring
    GM1642096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Always replace the fuel sender seal when installing the fuel sender assembly. Replace the lock ring if necessary. Do not apply any type of lubrication in the seal groove.
    Ensure the lock ring is installed with the correct side facing upward. A correctly installed lock ring will only turn in a clockwise direction.
  10. Using the J 45722  and a long breaker-bar, rotate the lock ring in a clockwise direction in order to lock the lock ring. See Special Tools .
  11. Remove the J 45722  from the fuel pump module lock ring. See Special Tools .
  12. Fig 4: View Of Fuel Feed And EVAP Lines
    GM1766211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the fuel feed line (2) quick connect fitting to the module. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  14. Engage the fuel feed line to the retaining feature molded into the fuel tank.
  15. Connect the EVAP line (1) quick connect fittings to the module and the vent valve. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
  16. Engage the EVAP line to the retaining features molded into the fuel tank.
  17. Install the EVAP line to the clip on the side of the fuel tank.
  18. Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .